Care Card

Polyscias Scutellaria Fabian

Occasional watering

Water every 2 to 3 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Water more frequently in brighter light conditions and less frequently in low light conditions.

High humidity

It likes to feel fresh. Spray its leaves once or twice a week.

Not suitable for pets

This plant can be toxic for your pet, so we advise you not to keep them together.

Indirect light

Adapts to any light level.

Advice

Polyscias is a characteristic tree that likes to be in a shady spot and needs little water.
In general, Polyscias does not need a lot of extra feeding. If you still want to give extra food, do it in summer, when the plant is in the growing phase.
Repot the plant after about 2 years
Spray the Polyscias regularly to increase the humidity

Signs of weakness

Polyscias is sensitive to spider mites, aphids and mealy bugs. If the soil is low in nutrients and dry, spider mites may appear. Use a sprayer to wet the plant regularly to prevent pests and diseases. If this does not help, another option is biological or chemical pesticides. does the plant have white spots on the leaves? This means that the water contains too much calcium. It is therefore better to use rainwater or at least water with a low calcium content.